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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.33, 721.59 and 264.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.33, 721.59 and 264.86 is: 397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.33 : 721.59 = 264.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.33/721.59 = 264.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.33x = 721.59 × 264.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.33x = 191,120.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,120.33/481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.07

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